Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
The Brooks Atkinson Theatre opened in 1926, as the Mansfield Theatre, at 256 W. 47th Street. The theatre was designed by Herbert J. Krapp, funded by the Chanin brothers, and named for the late actor Richard Mansfield. The venue was renamed for New York Times theatre critic Brooks Atkinson in 1960.
- Built: 1926
- Number of Seats: 1045
- Longest Running Show: Lament for Ignacio Sanches Mejias
- Performances: 21,500
- Stage Door: To your right as you exit the 47th St. doors. It is a large metal door marked "Stage Door."
- Bathrooms: Ladies and Men's: Mezzanine level.
- Concessions: Mezzanine lobby.
Previous Shows in This Building
Name History
| Brooks Atkinson Theatre | 1960 |
| Mansfield Theatre | 1929 |
| Lew Fields' Mansfield Theatre | 1928 |
| Mansfield Theatre | 1926 |
